Lewis County General Hospital

Lewis County General Hospital, located at 7785 North State Street in Lowville, NY, is your trusted community healthcare provider. As a cornerstone of Lewis County, we offer a wide range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, specialized surgical services, women's health, and comprehensive rehabilitation. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, ensuring the health and well-being of you and your family. We are proud to be a vital resource, reinvesting in our community through jobs, services, and continuous improvements to meet your healthcare needs. Experience exceptional care close to home at Lewis County General Hospital.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Lewis County General Hospital
Facility ID 331317

Location

Address 7785 NORTH STATE STREET
City/Town Lowville
State NY
ZIP Code 13367
County/Parish LEWIS

Health System

Health System Independent
Health System Website Domain lcgh.net
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 1
Health System Total Beds 25
Health System Hospital Locations New York

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Critical Access Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Government - Local
Ownership Details Lewis County Health System
Emergency Services Yes

No leaders were identified on Lewis County General Hospital's website

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program No
Dental Residency Program No
Osteopathic Residency Program No
Other Residency Programs No
Pediatric Residency Program No

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 25

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 361.82
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 1542
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 23
Total Inpatient Days 3999
Bed Count 25
Available Bed Days 9125
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 368
Discharges (Title XIX) 7
Total Discharges 759

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 1160
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 20
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 2243
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 19
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 6935
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 368
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 7
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 759

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate
Care Quality Concerns Hospital has an long ER wait time. It takes on average over 3 hours for patients to be seen and treated

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
Doctor Communication – Star Rating
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating
Discharge Information – Star Rating
Care Transition – Star Rating
Cleanliness – Star Rating
Quietness – Star Rating
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating

Recommendation Percentage

Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite

Timely & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 200

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 13.2
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 1
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) Not Available
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Not Available
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery No Different than expected
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Not Available
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) Not Available
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available

Infection SIRs

CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA
CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA

Fiscal Period

Fiscal Year Begin Jan 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2022

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $188
Bad Debt Expense $2,801
Uncompensated Care Cost $1,440
Total Uncompensated Care $8,901

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $33,640
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $49,013
Depreciation Expense $2,649
Total Operating Costs $69,800

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $33,687
Outpatient Charges $119,827
Total Patient Charges $153,514

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC)
Adjusted Salaries
Contract Labor (Patient Care)
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $3,187
Short-Term Investments $19,441
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $7,716
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-1,117
Inventory $2,509
Prepaid Expenses $2,470
Other Current Assets $5,840
Total Current Assets $40,045

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $541
Land Improvements Value $1,774
Building Value $43,324
Leasehold Improvements
Fixed Equipment Value
Major Movable Equipment $33,260
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $28,420

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $17,904
Other Assets $51,268
Total Other Assets $69,171
Total Assets $137,637

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $12,857
Salaries & Wages Payable
Payroll Taxes Payable
Short-Term Debt $1,103
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $11,170
Total Current Liabilities $25,129

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable $31,627
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $170,038
Total Long-Term Liabilities $201,665
Total Liabilities $226,794

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $-89,157
Total Fund Balances $-89,157
Total Liabilities & Equity $137,637

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1)
DRG (Post-Oct 1)
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment
Eligible DSH %
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $34,548
Outpatient Revenue $135,683
Total Patient Revenue $170,232
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $99,959
Net Patient Revenue $70,272
Total Operating Expenses $82,653
Net Service Income $-12,380
Other Income $7,496
Total Income $-4,884
Other Expenses $83
Net Income $-4,968

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $3,817
Medicaid Charges $25,413
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR MEDITECH Expanse
EHR Version Expanse
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP MEDITECH
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No